Automation Technician
Core
Installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing automated systems, control equipment, PLCs, and instrumentation to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations in mining.
Role type
Automation Technician
Builds
Automated systems and control equipment for mining operations
Domain
Mining / Industrial Automation
Required skills
PLC programming, instrumentation maintenance, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, safety compliance, basic automation design interpretation, equipment assembly/disassembly, documentation, trainee guidance
Preferred skills
Auto Electric certification, IT software certification, RCT/Mine Gem experience
Technologies
PLCs, instrumentation, automation control systems
Responsibilities
Repairing and replacing parts on technical equipment, monitoring equipment operating on panels to detect potential issues, reporting and documenting work done, providing feedback to line managers regarding equipment maintenance challenges, giving limited guidance to level 1 trainees, ensuring all work procedures are carried out according to safety standards
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC